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Michael Panzner

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I’m a long-time freelance writer who’s always been a child at heart. Inspired by the countless stories I’ve shared with my children and grandchildren, I craft tales designed to entertain, spark the imagination, and instill values like kindness, courage, empathy and perseverance. Having lived and worked in various locales, including the U.S. Northeast, North Carolina, and London, England, I now reside in Tampa, Florida, with my wife, Catherine.

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Average rating: 4.26 · 121 ratings · 100 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Josie, Johnnie and Rosie and the Ocean Rescue! by Michael Panzner (Goodreads Author), Brooke Beaver (Illustrator) 4.43 avg rating — 51 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Taekwonderoos: Rescue at Rattling Ridge by Michael Panzner (Goodreads Author), Lora Look (illustrator) 4.22 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2023 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sunny Day Squad: The Quest for the Caringstone by Michael Panzner (Goodreads Author), Polly Mooney (Illustrator) 4.03 avg rating — 34 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Exciting news! I'll be among the featured children’s book authors at first AAU Reads event

I'm excited to announce that I'll will be among the featured children’s book authors at the kickoff event of the Amateur Athletic Union's (AAU) AAU Reads program on July 3, 2024. Aimed at inspiring youth members to develop a love for reading, the initiative’s first program will take place during the AAU Taekwondo National Championships being held in Fort Lauderdale, FL, from June 30 to July 6, 202 Read more of this blog post »

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Published on June 12, 2024 04:28 • Tags: literacy, reading, sports, taekwonderoos, taekwondo

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Michael Panzner rated a book it was amazing The Taekwonderoos: Rescue at Rattling Ridge by Michael Panzner (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I thought this book was also great! (full disclosure: I wrote it 😀) Of course, unbiased reviews from unrelated parties are always appreciated!
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Michael Panzner made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Correct details and add Korean translation of book to my author profile topic " Perfect! Thanks so much. "
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Michael Panzner liked Michael Panzner's blog post: Exciting news! I'll be among the featured children’s book authors at first AAU Reads event "I'm excited to announce that I'll will be among the featured children’s book authors at the kickoff event of the Amateur Athletic Union's (AAU) AAU Reads program on July 3, 2024. Aimed at inspiring youth members to develop a love for reading, the ..." Read more of this blog post »
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Michael Panzner liked Sara's review of The Sunny Day Squad: The Quest for the Caringstone: "A strange explorer, an ancient map, and a quest unlike any other, will make the bond between four friends even stronger than before. Meet Ollie the monkey, Poppy the puppy, Daisy the rabbit, and Ted the horse. Four friends that love to spread kindnes" Read more of this review »
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Michael Panzner liked Dixy's Storytime World Saleh's review of The Taekwonderoos: Rescue at Rattling Ridge: "Join George, Brianna, and Jackson, the taekwondo-skilled kangaroo trio, on a thrilling rescue mission! As they save a scared joey from Rattling Ridge, their bravery and teamwork shine. This captivating story teaches valuable lessons about courage and" Read more of this review »
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